Assessment of the Effectiveness of an Instructional Program on Elderly Lifestyle Toward Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
Author(s):
Ali Jabbar Abd Al-Husayn and Dr. A Hussain Hadi
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a growing health concern between the elderly worldwide. Preventive strategies based on life-style modification. This current study assessed the effectiveness of the health instructional program designed at improving lifestyle behaviors among elderly individuals to reduce CRC risk.
Methods: A quasi-experimental ponder was conducted on 60 elderly members partitioned into a consider bunch (n=30) and a control bunch (n=30). The mediation included instructive sessions focusing on nourishment, physical action, wellbeing obligation, and push administration. Information were collected at three time focuses utilizing the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP) scale. Graphic insights, rehashed measures ANOVA, and Spearman relationship were utilized for information analysis.
Results: The health instruction program Post-test results showed significant improvement in the (study) group across all HPLP domains. The mean total life-style score improved from 166.04 (SD=41.55) at (pre-test) to 209.84 (SD=38.10) (post-test 1), and continued elevated at 180.08 (SD=31.36) (post-test 2) (p<0.001). While no significant changes were noted in the (control) group. Also education level correlated significantly with improved preventive behaviors (rs=0.547, p=0.005).
Conclusion: The instructional program essentially improved lifestyle behaviors among elderly people, emphasizing its esteem in CRC prevention. Instruction level was a key determinant of positive outcomes.